The
22 Beast
cartridge is a simple neck down of the 6mm HAGAR to 22 cal. The OAL of
the case is within about .010" of a .223 Rem. case which makes it
perfect for use with all the big 22 cal. bullets that are suitable for
magazine feeding (Sierra, Berger, Lapua, and Nosler 77's, Hornady 75's
etc.) and the case has sufficient case capacity to push the big bullets
well, accurately, and fast even at moderate chamber pressures. The case
has around a 37 gr. water capacity vs. the .223 Rem which is only about
29.5 gr of water capacity. The 22 Beast has plenty of power and 2800 - 3000 fps
with the 77-82 gr. bullets is a cinch!

- The case has an OAL that works perfectly with existing magazine fed .223 Rem. Bullets.

- It has adequate case capacity to run the larger 22 cal. bullets well, fast and accurately.

- You can run the 90's single load if you want to.

- The Hornady 6mm HAGAR brass is excellent brass and available!
- The neck down process is very easy.

- Great case capacity for top velocities without being a "barrel burner."
- There are many accurate and consistent loads.
- Works well with a lot of powders suitable for the 223 Rem.

- Magazines are available that work flawlessly with the cartridge

The 22 Beast - easy to make!

The 22 Beast cartridge is easy to make, just take Hornady 6mm HAGAR cases, run them through your resize die, load them and shoot them - No neck turning - No Trimming - Not Complicated!

Die Sets Are Available for the 22 Beast!

Suitable powders for the 22 Beast These are some of the powders that we found to work well with the 22 Beast:
- Reloader 15 / Norma 203 B (these are essentially the same powder) - Varget - Vihtavouri N140 - Hodgden 4895 - IMR 8208 XBR - Hodgden BenchmarkLoad Testing and Load Data for the 22 Beast: